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45CMX/45GMX Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual
Statement:
This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information
in this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate
itself to inform the user of these changes.
Trademark:
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Version:
User’s Manual V1.2 for 45CMX/45GMX Series motherboard.
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Caution: refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard
better, and tells you how to avoid problems.
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Warning:indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injury may
exist.
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All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for specific features.
Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard 45CMX/45CMX-K/45GMX
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement
Signature : Printed Name : James Liang Place / Date : TAIPEI/2007
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name:
FOXCONN
Model Name:��
45CMX/45CMX-K/45GMX
Responsible Party:
PCE Industry Inc.
Address:
458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone:
714-738-8868
Facsimile:
714-738-8838
Equipment Classification:
Type of Product:
Manufacturer:
Address:
FCC Class B Subassembly
Motherboard
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date :
2007
Installation Precautions
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current
that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it
comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.
Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing
CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to
unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug
the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.
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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :
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It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage
to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the
computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
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We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your
CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your device.
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If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or
S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure
their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect
connections might damage the motherboard.
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When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
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If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we
recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.
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Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input
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voltage setting has been configured to the local standard.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact
with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no
leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the
computer casing.
If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to
the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Product Specifications................................................................... 2
Layout............................................................................................ 4
Back Panel Connectors................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Hardware Install
Install the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................... 8
Install the Memory....................................................................... 11
Install an Expansion Card........................................................... 13
Install other Internal Connectors................................................. 14
Jumpers....................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup........................................................................ 20
Main Menu................................................................................... 20
Standard CMOS Features........................................................... 22
Fox Central Control Unit.............................................................. 24
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................ 27
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Advanced Chipset Features........................................................ 30
Integrated Peripherals................................................................. 32
Power Management Setup.......................................................... 37
PC Health Status......................................................................... 40
Load ��
Optimized ��
Defaults............................................................. 42
Set Supervisor Password............................................................ 42
Set User Password...................................................................... 42�
Save & Exit Setup....................................................................... 42
Exit Without Saving..................................................................... 42
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
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Utility CD content......................................................................... 44
Install driver and utility................................................................. 45
FOX ONE
Main Page.............................................................................. 47
CPU Control........................................................................... 51
Frequency Control................................................................. 53
Limit Setting........................................................................... 54
Voltage Control...................................................................... 56
Fan Control............................................................................ 57
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update.......................................................................... 58
Online Update........................................................................ 60
Configure .............................................................................. 62
About & Help.......................................................................... 64
FOX LOGO.................................................................................. 65
FOX DMI..................................................................................... 66
Technical Support :
Support
Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Support Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or
http://www.foxconnsupport.com
Worldwide E-mail Support :
[email protected]
CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.
aspx
Thank you for buying Foxconn 45CMX/45GMX series motherboard.
Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power,
providing only what you need for break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity
features for today multi-media computing requirements, 45CMX/
45GMX enables you to unleash more power from your computer.
This chapter includes the following information:
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Product Specifications
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Layout
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Back Panel Connectors
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1-1 Product Specifications
CPUSupport LGA775 socket Intel® CPU:
CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron® / Celeron® D processors
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Front Side Bus��
1333(oc*)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB
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ChipsetNorth Bridge : Intel® 945GC/945G chipset
South Bridge : Intel® ICH7
Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Support up to 4GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR2 667/533/400 MHz architecture
AudioRealtek 6-channel audio chip
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF out
Support Jack-Sensing function
LANRealtek 10/100 Mb/s LAN chip /
Realtek Gigabit LAN chip
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Onboard Serial ATA4 x SATA connectors
300MB/s data transfer rate
Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
USBSupport hot plug
Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB
headers supporting 4 extra ports)
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
Internal Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors��
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(supporting 4 x USB devices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x NB fan header (3-pin, optional)
1 x Front Panel connector
1 x CD_IN connector
1 x Front Audio ��
connector�
1 x COM2 connector��
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(optional)
1 x IrDA connector
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1 x Chassis Intruder ��
connector�
1 x S/PDIF_OUT ��
connector
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Back Panel1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
Connectors1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
1 x VGA port
6-channel audio ports (Refer Realtek Audio Driver)
Hardware MonitorSystem voltage detection
CPU/System/NB temperature detection
CPU/System/NB fan speed detection
System voltage warning
CPU��
/System/NB��
overheating warning
CPU��
/System/NB��
fan speed control
PCI Express x1Support 250 MB/s (500 MB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16Support 4 GB/s (8 GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green FunctionSupport ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)
Bundled SoftwareFOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Operating SystemSupport for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000
Form FactorMicro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.0 inches (24.4cm x 20.3cm)
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1-2 Layout
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8
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10
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25
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24
14
23
15
16
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1. 4-pin
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ATX 12V Power Connector
14. USBPWR1
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Jumper
2. IrDA Connector��
15. Chassis Intruder Connector
3.
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SPDIF OUT Connector ��
16. Front Panel Connector
4. USBPW2
�� Jumper��
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17. SATA
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Connectors
5. PCI
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Express x16 Slot��
18. ��
SYS_FAN Header
6. PCI
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Express x1 Slot��
19. South Bridge: Intel® ��
ICH7
7. PCI
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Slots��
20. North Bridge: Intel® 945GC/945G
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Chipset
8. CD_IN
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Connector
21. IDE Connector
9. Front
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Audio Connector��
22. ��
24-pin ATX Power Connector�
10. Floppy
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Connector��
23. DDR2
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DIMM Slots
11. Clear
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CMOS Jumper��
24. ��
CPU_FAN Header
12. Speaker Connector (or Buzzer)
25. LGA 775 CPU Socket
13. Front
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USB Connectors
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.
1-3 Back Panel Connectors
Parallel��
Port
LAN Port
1
4
8
1
PS/2 Mouse Port
Line In
Line Out
Microphone In
2
3
6
5
PS/2 Keyboard Serial Port
Port
VGA Port
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USB 2.0 Ports Audio Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Serial Port
This is output of RS232 COM1 port.
4. Parallel Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
5. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
6. USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
7. Audio Connectors
For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
Port
2-channel
4-channel
5.1-channel
Blue
Line In
Rear Speaker Out*
Rear Speaker Out*
Green
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Pink
Microphone In
Microphone In
Front Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer Out*
* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output
ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted
in the table above.
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8. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
LAN Type
100M
1000M
Left: Active
Right: Link
Status
Description
Status
Description
Off
No Link
Off
No Link
Green
Blinking
Data Activity
Orange
10/100Mb/s Connection
Off
No Link
Off
No Link
Off
10Mb/s Connection
Green
Blinking
Data Activity
Green
100Mb/s Connection
Orange
1000Mb/s Connection
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Active
LED
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45CMX supports 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet.
45CMX-K / 45GMX support 1Gb/s Ethernet.
Link
LED
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin
headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised
during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the
motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in
this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
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Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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Install the Memory
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Install an Expansion Card
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Install other Internal Connectors
Jumpers
Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and
VGA for your motherboard :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or
you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU
socket.)
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating
and damage of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications
since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to
set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your
hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology
A chipset that supports HT Technology
An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
Install the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA775 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of the CPU
Socket
LGA775 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle marking
of CPU
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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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1. Remove
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protective socket cover.
2. Release
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the CPU socket lever.
3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU
4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
socket.
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
5. When CPU is properly seated,
replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.
Install the CPU Cooler
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Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following
procedures use Foxconn® cooler as the example.)
1. Apply and spread an even thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.
2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.
3. Check the solder side of the
motherboard, the push pin should be
fixed as depicted in the picture.
4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler
connector to the CPU FAN socket on
the motherboard .
Release bolts of CPU cooler from
motherboard :
1.Turning the push pin (bolt)
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2. Pull the push pin straight up.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may
adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
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2-2 Install the Memory
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
DIMM1
DIMM2
Single Channel
DS/SS
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Single Channel
-
DS/SS
Double Channel
DS/SS
DS/SS
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(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and please select dual channel first to achieve optimum performance.
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only
one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
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Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
112-Pin
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure
to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
128-Pin
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Installing a Memory
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated
by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules into the sockets.
Step 1:
Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket.
Place the memory module onto the socket, then put
your fingers on top edge of the module, and push
it down firmly and seat it vertically into the memory
socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place
when the memory module is securely inserted.
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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
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■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual
that came with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
PCI
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis
back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.
Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release
the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors
Power Connectors
24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the
connector and make sure it is secure.
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This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the
devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.
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PWR1
Pin #
Definition
Pin #
1
3.3V
13
Definition
3.3V
2
3.3V
14
-12V
3
GND
15
GND
4
+5V
16
PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5
GND
17
GND
6
+5V
18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
Power Good
20
-5V
9
+5V SB(Stand by +5V)
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
3.3V
24
GND
Pin No. 24
We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.
If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to
the picture.
20-Pin Power
4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2
Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
3
1
+12V
GND
4
2
PWR2
14
Pin #
Definition
1
GND
2
GND
3
+12V
4
+12V
Audio Connector : CD_IN
CD_L GND CD_R
CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be
connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD
audio cable.
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard.
It provides the Front Audio output choice.
PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
9 10
AUD_GND
PRESENCEJ
SENSE1_RETURN
EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN
F_AUDIO
Floppy��
Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard floppy
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disk drive (FDD) connector,
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supporting 360KB,
720KB,1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.
1
VCC
DD+
GND
EMPTY
2
VCC
DD+
GND
NC
9 10
F_USB 1/2
USB Connectors : F_USB1/2
In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this
product also provides two 10-pin USB connectors on its
motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with
them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports
on the front panel.
Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR
The connector can be connected to a security switch
on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis
intrusion through the function of this connector. If
eventually the chassis was closed, the system will
send a message out.
IDE Connector : PIDE
INTRUDERJ
With the provided Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE ribbon cable, you
can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD
ROM/RW drive.
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1
GND
INTR
2
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
CD_IN
1 2
Front Panel Connector : FP1
2
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the
front panel switch and LED Indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It
indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin
connector is directional with +/- sign.
HDD-LED
+
1
2
-
+
PWR-LED
-
RESET-SW
PWR-SW
NC
EMPTY
9 10
FP1
Reset Switch (RESET-SW)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front
panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch
is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)
Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of
the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is
on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED
is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or
power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector
is directional with +/- sign.
Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)
Connect to the power button on the front panel of the
chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned
on and off rather than using the power supply button.
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Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard
Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. The current
Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer
rate.
GND
TX+
TXGND
RXRX+
GND
SATA_1/2/3/4
Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,
NB_FAN(optional)
There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan
speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status”
section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically
turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping
states. Another 3-pin NB fan connector is optional.
IrDA Connector : IR
This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and
receiving device.
NB_FAN
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN
1
+5V
2
EMPTY
3
IRRX
GND
IRTX
4
5
IR
16
GND
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL
GND
+12V
SENSE
2-5 Jumpers
For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them.
This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper
settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.
1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper
cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two
pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent
hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.
Jumper
Diagram
Definition
Description
1
1-2
Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed
1
2-3
Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed
1
Closed
Set two pins closed
1
Opened
Set two pins opened
1
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Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data,
date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to
factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified.
The steps to clear CMOS data are :
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2 and 3, put it onto pins 1 and 2 to short them. This will clear
CMOS data.
3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2 and 3 closed.
4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in next chapter.
Clear
1
2
3
Normal
(Default)
1
2
3
CLR_CMOS
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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
USB device wake-up Jumper: USBPWR1 / USBPWR2
1. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 (+5V) to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode using the
connected USB devices.
2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes
using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must be set in
BIOS as below:
Set “CMOS Setup” -> “Power Management Setup” ->“Power Management Events” -> “USB
KB Wake-Up From S3” to “Enabled”.
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
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USBPWR1 is for the internal USB connectors, USBPWR2 is for the rear USB ports.
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.
The total current consumed must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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This chapter tells how to change system settings through
the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur :
1. An error message appears on the screen during the system
Power On Self Test (POST) process.
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information :
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Enter BIOS Setup
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Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
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Fox Central Control Unit
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PC Health Status
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described
in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this
manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in
the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.
Enter BIOS Setup
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The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,
when the message "Press TAB to show POST screen, DEL to enter SETUP, ESC to enter
Boot Menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <Del> key to enter SETUP.
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We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall
not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press <Enter> to go to the submenu.
Each item in the main menu is explained below:
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► Standard CMOS Features
Features
► PC Health Status
► Fox Central Control Unit
Load Optimized Defaults
► Advanced BIOS Features
Set Supervisor Password
► Advanced Chipset Features
Set User Password
► Integrated Peripherals
Save & Exit Setup
► Power Management Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
↑↓→←
: Select Item
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
► Standard CMOS Features
It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, system date, time and floppy
drive. They all can be set up through this menu.
► Fox Central Control Unit
Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.
► Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
► Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system
performance can be optimized.
► Integrated Peripherals
All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O
devices such as Serial I/O, Parallel port and other USB...etc.
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When we talk about <+> and <-> keys in this manual, they are the single-keypad
keys of the numeric keypad which is located at the right hand side of your desktop
keyboard. They are not the combination keys made by pressing and holding down
<Shift> key first, then press <+ => or <-_> key the next.
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► Power Management Setup
All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu.
► PC Health Status
This setup enables you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages
of your CPU/System.
► Load Optimized Defaults
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer
better performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may
cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system
loading is heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What
you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting
for your current system.
► Set Supervisor Password
The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.
► Set User Password
The user password can be set up through this menu.
► Save & Exit Setup
Save setting values to CMOS and exit.
► Exit Without Saving
Do not change anything and exit the setup.
Standard CMOS Features
This submenu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive
and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change
the setting.
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Wed, Nov 7 2007
Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)
17 : 44 : 13
Menu Level ►
► IDE Channel 0 Master
[HDS728080PLAT20]
Press [Enter] to enter
HDS728080PLAT20
► IDE Channel 0 Slave
[DVD-ROM DDU1642] next page for detail
x IDE Channel 1 Master
None hard drive settings
x IDE Channel 1 Slave
None
IDE Channel 2 Master
[ None]
IDE Channel 2 Slave
[ None]
IDE Channel 3 Master
[ None]
IDE Channel 3 Slave
[ None]
Drive A
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Halt On
[All , But Keyboard]
Installed Memory
1024M
BIOS ID
945M09-GA.F1.D.10
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► Date - <weekday><month><date> <year> format
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., automatically displayed by BIOS (Read Only).
Month—month from 1 to 12.
Date—date from 1st to 31st.
Year—year, set up by users.
Use <Enter>, <Tab> keys to select a field. Use <+>, <->, <PageUp> or <PageDown> to select
a value.
► Time - <hour> : <minute> : <second> format
This item allows you to configure the desired time. Use <Enter>, <Tab> to move forward and
select a field. Directly input a value or use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+> or <-> to select a
value.
► IDE Channel 0/1/2/3
These categories identify the hard disks connected to the PATA and SATA ports in the system.
The display of each channel will be different if the setting of On-Chip Serial ATA (in OnChip
IDE Device menu) is set to [Combined], [Enhanced] or [SATA Only] mode. Please refer to
Page 32-33 for detail.
In each channel’s display, you can press [Enter] to go to its submenu. You can further configure specific drive settings. [None] and [Auto] settings allow you to enable or disable this drive.
[None] means no HDD is installed or set, and [Auto] means the system can auto-detect the
hard disk when booting up. In Access Mode setting, selections of [CHS], [LBA], [Lage] and
[Auto] can help you to select hard drive for legacy compatibility.
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CHS
For HDD <528MB
LBA
For HDD >528MB & Supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
Large
For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system will stop
and you will be prompted.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be
detected.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but it will stop
for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it
will stop for all other errors.
► Installed Memory
These are Display-Only information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power On
Self Test) of the BIOS.
► BIOS ID
This item shows the information of the BIOS ID.
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Note: Set to [Auto] , the system can detect the hard disk and select the HDD mode
automatically. Suggest you select this option.
► Drive A
This option allows you to select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in your system.
It can be [360KB, 5.25"], [1.2MB, 5.25"], [720KB, 3.5"], [1.44MB, 3.5"] and [2.88 MB, 3.5"].
► Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during
powering up.
Fox Central Control Unit
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[SuperBIOS-Protect]
Item ��
Help
SuperBIOS-Protect
[Disabled]
Disabled
Menu Level ►
[SuperSpeed]
Current CPU Frequency
2134MHz
Current FSB Frequency
1066MHz
Current DRAM Frequency
533MHz
CPU Clock Ratio
[ 8 X]
Auto detect PCI Clk
[Enabled]
Ratio Free
[Disabled]
Fox Intelligent Stepping [Default]
► DRAM Configuration
[Press Enter]
CPU Clock
266MHz
PCI Express Clock
100MHz
CPU Voltage Regulator
Default
DRAM Voltage Regulator
Default
Spread Spectrum
Enabled
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► SuperBIOS-Protect
To protect the system BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism
provided. SuperBIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g.
CIH.
► Current CPU Frequency
This option shows the current frequency of CPU.
► Current FSB Frequency
This option shows the current frequency of FSB.
► Current DRAM Frequency
This option shows the current frequency of DRAM.
► CPU Clock Ratio
This option is used to configure the CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with this ratio, you
can get the CPU speed. Increase this ratio may overclock your CPU.
► Auto Detect PCI Clk
This option is used to auto detect PCI slots. When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the
empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
► Ratio Free
This option is only used for CPU of which its frequency is more than 3.4 GHz. When you use
this type of CPU, CPU Clock Ratio value is fixed at 14X.
► Fox Intelligent Stepping (FIS)
You can select different overclock option by this item. The available setting values are :
[Default], [Manual], [Step1], [Step2] and [Step 3].
[Default] - the system will automatically adjust its CPU clock based on the current loading in
running O/S and application programs.
[Step 1] - CPU is overclocked by a BIOS preset value. Each CPU with different speed has its
own set of preset value.
[Step 2] - Same definition as [Step 1].
[Step 3] - Same definition as [Step 1].
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[Manual] - It means you can manually select a CPU clock to run your system.
Any selected setting must be saved and exit BIOS to activate it.
More detailed descriptions of FIS feature can be found in FOX One utility of Chapter 4.
► DRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
DRAM Configuration
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DRAM Configuration
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x
x
x
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DRAM Timing Selectable
CAS Latency Time DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Precharge Delay (tRAS)
System Memory Frequency
[By
SPD]
Item Help
By SPD
Auto
Auto Menu Level ►
Auto
Auto
Auto
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► DRAM Timing Selectable
This item is used to enable/disable provision of DRAM timing by SPD device. The Serial
Presence Detect (SPD) device is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR2 memory
module. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode
and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can
better access the memory device. Select [Manual], then you can configure DRAM timing by
yourselves.
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The following 5 settings are valid only when the Fox Intelligent Stepping is set to [Manual].
► CPU Clock
This option is used to set the CPU clock.
► PCI Express Clock
This option is used to set the speed of PCI Express slot. It may enhance the graphics card
speed.
► CPU Voltage Regulator
This option is used to regulate the CPU voltage.
► DRAM Voltage Regulator
This option is used to regulate the DRAM voltage.
► Spread Spectrum
If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,
you had better disable it.
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The following 5 settings are valid only when the DRAM Timing Selectable is set to [Manual].
► CAS Latency Time (tCL)
This item controls the CAS latency The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that
elapse from the time the request for data is sent to the actual memory location until the data is
transmitted from the module.
► DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)
This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS and RAS strobe
signals.
► DRAM RAS# Precharge (tRP)
This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time (in clock cycles).
► Precharge Delay (tRAS)
This item allows you to set the precharge delay time (in clock cycles).
► System Memory Frequency
This item is used to manually select a DRAM speed. The options are [Auto], [400MHz],
[533MHz] and [667MHz].
Note: When you use the CPU that FSB is 1333MHz, the options are [Auto], [500MHz],
[667MHz] and [834MHz].
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
[Press
Enter]
Item Help
Press Enter
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter] Menu Level ►
[Enabled]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Removable]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[on]
[Setup]
[Enabled]
[ 2]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► CPU Feature
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
► Removable Device Priority
This option is used to select the priority for removable device.
► Hard Disk Boot Priority
This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can
select the HDD using the Up/Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <PageUp>/
<PageDown>; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
► CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Enable/Disable CPU cache setting. L1, L2 cache are small, fast memory caches that are built
into a CPU and help speed access to important and frequently-used data. L1 cache is typically
smaller and faster than L2 cache. L1 cache is an abbreviation of Level 1 cache.
► First/Second/Third Boot Device
These three options allow you to select the priority of boot sequence from different devices.
► Boot Other Device
With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other devices provided that the
first/second/third boot devices failed.
► Boot Up Floppy Seek
This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a floppy drive while booting up. If it
cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will appear
an error message. Disabling this function, then POST will not detect the floppy.
► Boot Up NumLock Status
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The
available settings are: On (default) and Off.
► Security Option
When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; When it
is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up
your PC.
► APIC Mode (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)
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► CPU Feature
► Removable Device Priority
►Hard Disk Boot Priority
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up NumLock Status
Security Option
APIC Mode
Delay For HDD
Full Screen Logo Show
Small Logo(EPA) Show
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This item is used to enable or disable APIC function.
APIC interrupt subsystems can have as many IRQs as are required in a specific machine.
APICs are beneficial for the following reasons :
• APICs can contribute to resolving resource conflicts in the PC platform.
• Windows operating systems have been designed with APICs in mind.
• APICs are necessary for enabling new features in the PCI specification.
►Delay For HDD (Secs)
You can select the delay for HDD while booting. It allows you to use your system with old
fashion type IDE devices which run slowly.
► Full Screen Logo Show
This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo show.
► Small Logo(EPA) Show
This item allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo.
CPU Feature
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CPU Feature
Delay Prior to Thermal
Limit CPUID MaxVal
C1E Function
Execute Disable Bit
Virtualization Technology
EIST Function
[16
Min]
Item Help
16 Min
[Disabled]
[Auto] Menu Level ►
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► Delay Prior to Thermal
Some processors come with a Thermal Monitor which consists of a on-die thermal sensor and
a Thermal Control Circuit (TCC).
When the thermal sensor detects that the processor has reached its maximum safe operating
temperature, it will activate the TCC. The TCC will then modulate the clock cycles by inserting
null cycles, typically at a rate of 50-70% of the total number of clock cycles. This results in the
processor "resting" 50-70% of the time.
As the die temperature drops, the TCC will gradually reduce the number of null cycles until no
more is required to keep the die temperature below the safe point. Then the thermal sensor
turns the TCC off. This mechanism allows the processor to dynamically adjust its duty cycles
to ensure its die temperature remains within safe limits.
The Delay Prior To Thermal BIOS feature controls the activation of the Thermal Monitor's
mode. It allows you to determine when the Thermal Monitor should be activated after the
system boots. For example, with the default value of 16 Minutes, the BIOS activates the
Thermal Monitor 16 minutes after the system starts booting up.
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reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,
firewall, spyware removal, e-mail filtering software, and other network security measures, IT
managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.
► Virtualization Technology
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► EIST Function
You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item. Setting
values: [Enabled] (For fully support ACPI OS, e.g. Windows XP, Vista); [Disabled] (For legacy
OS, e.g. Windows2000);
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average
power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system
requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation
system. Please refer to Intel website for more information.
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Generally, the Thermal Monitor should not be activated immediately on booting as the
processor will be under a heavy load during the booting process. Lower delay time
unnecessarily reduces the processor's performance during the booting up process.
Therefore, to ensure optimal booting performance, the activation of the Thermal Monitor must
be delayed for a set period of time.
It is recommended that you set this BIOS feature to the lowest value (in minutes) that exceeds
the time it takes to fully boot up your computer. For example, if it takes 5 minutes to fully boot
up your system, you should select 8 Minutes.
You should not select a delay value that is unnecessarily long. Without the Thermal Monitor,
your processor may heat up to a critical temperature (approximately 135°C), at which point the
thermal sensor shuts down your processor by removing the core voltage within 0.5 seconds.
► Limit CPUID MaxVal
This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit configuration. Set Limit
CPUID MaxVal to 3. Should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► C1E Function
C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power
consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU's multiplier and voltage to lower levels
when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.
► Execute Disable Bit
This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the
buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.
Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,
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Enabled
System BIOS Cacheable
[Enabled]
Item Help
Video BIOS Cacheable
[Disabled]
Menu Level ►
** VGA Setting **
PEG/Onchip VGA Control
[Auto]
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
[ 8MB]
DVMT Mode
[DVMT]
DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
[ 128MB]
Boot Display
[Auto]
Init Display First
[PCI Slot]
** PCI Express relative items **
PCI Express x1 Port
[Auto]
PCI-E Compliancy Mode
[v1.0a]
Maximum Payload Size
[128]
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► System BIOS Cacheable
Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any
other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
► Video BIOS Cacheable
Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the on board Video BIOS which may improve
performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
** VGA Setting **
► PEG/Onchip VGA Control
This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express graphics card or onboard VGA.
► On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
Intel 945G/945GC chipset supports the selection of two different sizes of pre-allocated
memory : 1MB and 8MB. This pre-allocated memory selection is supplied for legacy VGA
and SVGA graphics support and compatibility. Upon boot, the System BIOS will pre-allocate
the amount selected (1MB or 8MB) from the top of the main system memory, which will be
dedicated for VGA/SVGA graphics. The VGA graphics memory is needed for applications run
from a Microsoft MS-DOS or legacy operating system, where there is no Intel Graphics Driver
loaded.
► DVMT Mode
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) dynamically allocates system memory for use
as video memory to ensure the most efficient use of available resources for maximum 2D/3D
graphics performance.
The amount of video memory allocated depends upon the amount requested by the operating
system. When the memory is no longer required, it is returned to the operating system for use
by other applications or system functions. DVMT allocates memory based on system needs.
This BIOS option allows you to adjust the amount of memory available for DVMT.
Fixed is a memory allocation method addition to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA)
concept, wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver
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initialization. This fixed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics
memory at all times, and will no longer be available to the OS.
DVMT is an enhancement of the UMA concept, wherein the graphics driver allocates memory
as needed for running graphics applications. If a user is not performing any graphicsintensive operations, most of the DVMT memory can be utilized by the OS for other uses. We
**PCI Express relative items**
► PCI Express x1 Port
This item is used to enable/disable PCI Express x1 port, or let it be auto-detected.
► PCI-E Compliancy Mode
This item is used to set the PCI-E compliancy mode. Setting options: [v1.0a]; [v1.0].
► Maximum Payload Size
This item is used to set maximum Transaction Layer Packets (TLP) payload size for PCI
Express devices. The unit is byte.
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recommend using DVMT setting for better overall system performance.
► DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
Select graphics memory size for Fixed or DVMT usage.
► Boot Display
Select boot display device. Options are Auto, CRT, TV and EFP.
► Init Display First
Select PCI-Express graphics card as the default first display device.
This option is used to select the source of primary display device. It can be onboard display or
PCI-Express graphics card. Select Auto then if no PCI-E graphics card is installed, on board
VGA will be used.
Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
► OnChip IDE Device
►Onboard Device
► SuperIO Device
► USB Device Setting
[Press
Enter]
Item Help
Press Enter
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter] Menu Level ►
[Press Enter]
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F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► OnChip IDE Device / Onboard Device / SuperIO Device / USB Device Setting
Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.
OnChip IDE Device
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Enabled
[Enabled]
Item Help
[Enabled]
[Enabled] Menu Level ►
[Auto] If your IDE hard drive
[Auto] supports block mode
[Auto] select Enabled for
[Auto] automatic detection of
[Enabled] the optimal number of
[Auto] block read/writes per
[Auto] sector the drive can
[Auto] support.
[Auto]
IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE DMA Transfer Access
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
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*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ***
On-Chip Serial ATA
[Enhanced Mode]
SATA PORT Speed Settings
[Force GEN II]
PATA IDE Mode
Primary
SATA Port
P1,P3 is Secondary
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► IDE HDD Block Mode
If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select [Enabled] for automatic detection of the
optimal number of block read/write per sector.
► IDE DMA Transfer Access
[Disabled] : to disable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. They will revert to PIO mode transfers.
[Enabled] : to enable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. The proper DMA mode will be detected
at boot-up. If the drive does not support DMA transfers, then it will use PIO mode instead.
Recommend leaving this BIOS feature at the default [Enabled] setting. You should only disable
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it for troubleshooting purposes. For example, certain IDE devices may not run properly using
DMA transfers when the PCI bus is overclocked. Disabling DMA support will force the drive to
use the slower PIO transfer mode. This may allow the drive to work properly with the higher
PCI bus speed.
► On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
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Enable/Disable Primary IDE port. It also relates to the drives displayed on the IDE Channel 0
Master/Slave in "Standard CMOS Feature" menu.
► IDE Primary Master PIO
Specify a particular PIO mode (0,1,2,3,4) for legacy PIO operation or select Auto and let the
system automatically detect it.
► IDE Primary Slave PIO
Specify a particular PIO mode (0,1,2,3,4) for legacy PIO operation or select Auto and let the
system automatically detect it.
► IDE Primary Master UDMA
Disable UDMA operation or select Auto and let the system automatically detect it.
► IDE Primary Slave UDMA
Disable UDMA operation or select Auto and let the system automatically detect it.
► On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE / ► IDE Secondary Master PIO / ► IDE Secondary Slave PIO
/ ► IDE Primary Secondary UDMA / ► IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
Settings of Secondary PCI IDE as defined on the Primary PCI IDE. It also relates to the drives
displayed on the IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave in "Standard CMOS Feature" menu.
► On-Chip Serial ATA
[Disabled] : Disable SATA Controller. Only 2 IDE drives are available at PATA port.
[Combined Mode] : PATA and SATA are combined, maximum there are four IDE drives. You
can select PATA as the Primary PCI IDE or select SATA as the Primary
PCI IDE through the below "PATA IDE Mode" setting. Four drives are
displayed as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/
Slave in "Standard CMOS Feature" menu.
[Enhanced Mode] : Maximum of 6 IDE drives are supported. Two PATA drives are displayed as
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, and four SATA drives are displayed as IDE
Channel 2 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave in "Standard
CMOS Feature" menu.
[SATA Only] : SATA is operating in legacy mode. Four SATA drives are displayed as IDE
Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave in "Standard CMOS
Feature" menu.
► SATA PORT Speed Settings
When SATA is operating in [Enhanced Mode], you can select its speed to Disabled, SATA I or
SATA II. Default SATA II can get the best performance.
► PATA IDE Mode
When SATA is operating in [Combined Mode], you can further select which one of PATA or
SATA is functioning as the Primary IDE and which one is functioning as the Secondary.
► SATA Port
When SATA is operating in [Combined Mode], you can refer to this display message to connect
SATA drives with the corresponding SATA ports on the motherboard for correct operations.
Onboard Device
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Onboard Device
Azalia/AC97 Audio Select
Onboard LAN Controller
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
[Auto]
Auto
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Item Help
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↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► Azalia/AC97 Audio Select
This item is used to select the operation of your audio controller. You can select Azalia for high
definition audio, or AC97 for legacy support. Select [Auto], system will automatically check it.
► Onboard LAN Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
► Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. A LAN boot ROM
lets you set up a diskless workstation on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network
board, you can enable a client PC system on the network to be booted remotely.
SuperIO Device
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SuperIO Device
x
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
IrDA Duplex Mode
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
[Enabled]
Item Help
Enabled
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3] Menu Level ►
[IrDA]
[Half]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
3
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
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USB Device Setting
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USB Device Setting
USB 1.1 Controller
[Enabled]
Item Help
Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller
[Enabled]
USB Operation Mode
[High Speed] Menu Level ►
USB Keyboard Function
[Enabled]
USB Mouse Function
[Enabled] [Enable] or [Disable]
USB Storage Function
[Enabled] Universal Host
Controller
*** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting *** Interface for Universal
Serial Bus
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► USB 1.1 Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB.
► USB 2.0 Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB.
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► Onboard FDC Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard FDC controller.
► Onboard Serial Port 1
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial
port 1.
► Onboard Serial Port 2
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial
port 2.
► UART Mode Select
This item is used to configure COM2 PORT as :
[Normal] : a RS232 device. (optional)
[IrDA] : an IrDA device for maximum 115200 bit/s.
[ASKIR] : A faster IrDA for 1152000 bit/s.
► IrDA Duplex Mode
This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.
► Onboard Parallel Port
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel
(or Printer) port.
► Parallel Port Mode
This item is used to select the operation modes for the onboard parallel (or Printer) port. They
are [SPP], [EPP], [ECP] and [ECP/EPP].
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► USB Operation Mode
This item is used to set the USB operation mode. If you select the [High Speed], then the USB
operation mode is determined by the USB device; select [Full/Low Speed], the USB device
operates on full/low speed.
► USB Keyboard Function
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This item is used to enable the support for USB keyboard on legacy OS. If you have a USB
keyboard, set to auto or enabled.
► USB Mouse Function
��
This item is used to enable the support for USB mouse on legacy OS. If you have a USB
mouse, set to auto or enabled.
► USB Storage Function
This option is used to set whether the USB Mass Storage controller is enabled in a legacy
operating system (such as DOS).
► ***USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting***
BIOS auto detects the presence of USB Mass Storage Devices, you can configure the Boot
setting mode for the detected USB MSD. Setting Options: [Auto]; [FDD Mode]; [HDD Mode].
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Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Function
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
HPET Support
HPET Mode
► Power Management Events
[Enabled]
Item Help
Enabled
[S3(STR)]
[Instant-off] Menu Level ►
[Enabled]
[32-bit mode]
[Press Enter]
3
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard that defines
power and configuration management interfaces between an operating system and the BIOS.
In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together
to manage system hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be
supported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP).
ACPI defines five sleeping states, they are :
S1 - The S1 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. In this state, no system
context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called
Power On Suspend)
S2 - The S2 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. This state is similar to
the S1 sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is lost (the OS
is responsible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). Control starts from the
processor’s reset vector after the wake event.
S3 - The S3 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state where all system context is lost
except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware
maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration context. Control
starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to
RAM)
S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported
by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware platform
has powered off all devices. Platform context is maintained. (also called Suspend to
Disk)
S5 - The S5 state is similar to the S4 state except that the OS does not save any context. The
system is in the “soft” off state and requires a complete boot when it wakes. Software
uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow
for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to
wake from a saved memory image.
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► ACPI Function
This item is used to enable or disable the ACPI function.
► ACPI Suspend Type
This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1
(POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When
you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the
computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return
to previous state when the STR function wakes.
When you select "S1&S3", it means OS will automatically take care and assign which mode is
the most suitable now.
► Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
This item is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid for systems using
an ATX power supply. When set to [Delay 4 Sec.], the power button will put the system in
Suspend mode if you push the power button in less than 4 Second then release. If set to
[Instant-Off], the PC powers off immediately when the power button is pressed.
► HPET Support
HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows
does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item
is used to enable or disable the HPET Support.
► HPET Mode
This item is used to set the HPET Mode. Configuration options: [32-bit mode]; [64-bit mode].
It can be available only when the HPET Support is enabled.
► Power Management Events
Press <Enter> to select the submenu..
Power Management Events
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Power Management Events
PCI Express PME
Wake-Up by PCI card
Wake-Up on LAN
USB KB Wake-Up from S3
Resume by Alarm
Date(of Month) Alarm
Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Power On by Mouse
Power On by Keyboard
KB Power ON Password
Hot Key Power ON
PWRON After PWR-Fail
[Enabled]
Enabled
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
0
0 : 0: 0
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enter
Ctrl-F1
[Off]
Item Help
Menu Level ►
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► PCI Express PME
This item is used to enable/disable PCI PME# event to generate a wake up. PME# is a signal
which can be triggered from a PCI card. It represents Power Management Event.
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► Wake-Up by PCI card
This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.
► Wake-Up on LAN
This item is used to set the system to wake up by LAN.
► USB KB Wake-Up from S3
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This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB keyboard when it is staying at S3
(Suspend to RAM) state.
► Resume by Alarm
This item is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this function, the
start-up password function must be disabled. Also, the PC power source must not be turned
off.
► Date (of Month) Alarm
When Resume by Alarm is set to “Enabled”, this item can be modified. It is used to set the
timing for the start-up date.
► Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
When Resume by Alarm is set to “Enabled”, this item can be modified. It is used to set the
timing for the start-up time.
► Power On by Mouse
When enabled, it allows you to use the mouse to wake up the system from soft off and green
mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply.
► Power On by Keyboard
This item allows you to use the keyboard to wake up the system from soft off and green mode.
This feature requires an ATX power supply. The
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options are��
: [Disabled]; [Password]; [Hot
KEY]; [Any KEY], and [Keyboard 98].
► KB Power ON Password
When Power On by Keyboard is set to [Password], this item allows you to input a password to
wake up the system from soft off and green mode.
► Hot Key Power ON
When Power On by Keyboard is set to [Hot KEY], this item allows you to press a [Ctrl] +
Function key to wake up the system from soft off and green mode.
► PWRON After PWR-Fail
This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power
loss.
PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
x
x
x
x
x
Case Open Warning
[Disabled]
Disabled
Shutdown Temperature
[Disabled]
Warning Temperature
[Disabled]
CPU Vcore
1.37 V
+3.3V
3.34 V
+5V
4.99 V
+12V
12.09 V
VDDR
1.77V
CPU Temperature
29oC
System Temperature
30oC
CPU Fan Speed
2039 RPM
System Fan Speed
0 RPM
Smart Fan Control
[Disabled]
Start 1 Temp(oC)
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Start 1 PWM Value
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Slope 1 Integer Fraction
2
Slope 1 Decimal Fraction
+ 0.000 PWM/oC
o
Delta 1 Temp( C)
3
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Item Help
█
█ Menu Level ►
█
█
█
█
█
█
█
█
▒
▒
▒
▒
▒
▒
▒
▼
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values
F7: Optimized Defaults
► Case Open Warning
This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
► Shutdown Temperature
This item is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds
the set value, the system will shut down automatically.
► Warning Temperature
This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of
CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information.
► CPU Vcore/+ 3.3V/+5V/+12V/VDDR
The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by the system.
► CPU/System Temperature
The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system.
► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed
The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system.
► Smart Fan Control
Smart Fan Automatic Mode
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This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Only when this option is enabled,
you can set some correlative parameters. "Smart Fan Automatic Mode" is the principle figure
of CPU smart fan function for your reference.
Start 1 Temp(oC)
It allows you set a temperature value from which smart fan starts its operation.
Slope 1 Decimal Fraction
It is used to set the decimal fraction of slope 1 of smart fan curve.
Delta 1 Temp�(oC)
It is used to set the delta value for temperature. When change of the temperature reaches
plus/minus delta 1 value, then the PWM will be increased or decreased by a step value based
on the slope 1 formula.
Start 2 Temp�(oC)
Slope 2 Integer Fraction
Slope 2 Decimal Fraction
Delta 2 Temp�(oC)
The definition of the above items are the same as slope 1 curve. The only difference is the
formula of slope 2 is defined as below :
For example, slope 1= 2.500, slope 2 integer fraction = 1, slope 2 decimal fraction = 0.125,
slope 2 = 2.500+1+0.125 = 3.625.
During the operation, the PWM value is subject to change based on the variation of
temperature. When temperature changes its value between start 1 temperature and full
limit, each time the change of temperature exceeding the delta value, the PWM will change
accordingly. If the temperature increases XoC, the PWM value will increase X*slope.
Sys Start 1 Temp�(oC)��
, Sys Start 1 PWM Value, Sys Slope 1 IntegerFraction, Sys Slope 1
Decimal Fraction, Sys Delta 1 Temp�(oC)�,
Sys Start 2 Temp�(oC)��
, Sys Slope 2 Integer Fraction, Sys Slope 2 Decimal Fraction, Sys
Delta 2 Temp�(oC)�
These are parameters for System Smart Fan. The principle is the same as CPU Smart Fan.
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Start 1 PWM Value
It allows you to set an initial PWM value to drive the fan when the temperature reaches Start
1 value and smart fan begins its operation. The higher PWM value can achieve the faster fan
speed.
Slope 1 Integer Fraction
It is used to set the integer fraction of the slope 1 in PWM/Temperature diagram. The slope 1
controls the PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes.
Load Optimized Defaults
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Select this option and press <Enter>. A dialogue pops out, select
<Y> then press <Enter> to load the defaults; press <N> to skip.
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
By this default, BIOS have set the optimized performance
parameters of system to improve the performances of system
components. But if the optimized performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your
hardware devices, the system may fail to work. It may happen on when you installed too many
add-on cards on your system, or overloaded the hardware until it can not afford.
Set Supervisor Password
The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are higher than those
of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be used to start the system or modify
the CMOS settings, while User password can only be used to start the system, view the CMOS
settings, but modify CMOS settings is not allowable.
When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the
Enter Password message will appear :
Enter Password:
The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.
PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Key in a password, not exceeding 8 characters, save the change
Press any key to continue...
and exit. The next time, when you enter the BIOS, it will ask you
to input this password to confirm your access right. After you get the right to access the BIOS,
you then can select this setting again, and press <Enter> to disable this function or input a new
password to replace the original one.
If you select “System” for the Security Option in “Advanced BIOS Features” menu, then you will
be asked to enter a password when the system is started or when you try to enter the CMOS setting program. If an incorrect password is entered, you will be hold there.
If you select “Setup” for the Security Option in “Advanced BIOS Features” menu, you will be
asked to enter a password only when you enter the CMOS setting program.
Set User Password
The user password can be set up through this menu. Only when there exists a Supervisor
password, then this setting can be activated.
Save & Exit Setup
When you select this option and press <Enter>,
Select <Y> to save your changes to CMOS and exit the program;
Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving
If you select this option and press <Enter>,
Select <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications;
Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
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SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains
useful software and several utility drivers that enhance
the motherboard features.
This chapter includes the following information:
■
Utility CD content
■
Install driver and utility
■
FOX ONE
■
FOX LiveUpdate
■
FOX LOGO
■
FOX DMI
Note : Because each module is independent, so the
section number will be reorganized and unique to each
module, please understand.
Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive,
and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.
1. Install Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order,
and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.
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A. Intel Chipset Driver
B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C. Realtek 811X LAN Driver
D. Intel VGA Driver
2. Software Utilities
Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user
interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some
auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.
A. FOX ONE
B. FOX LiveUpdate
C. FOX
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LOGO
D. FOX DMI
E. Microsoft DirectX 9.0
F. Adobe Acrobat Reader
G. Norton Internet Security
H. Create RAID Driver Floppy (Not Supported)
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Install driver and utility
1. Install Driver
You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to
install all the other drivers left, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.
Manual Installation
Step by Step
Exit the program
Click to visit
Foxconn's
website
Select to Install
Utilities
Browse CD
Select to
Install Drivers
Drop to System
Tray
2. Install Utility
You can select the specific utility to install.
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Automatic Installation
by One Click.
FOX ONE
FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users
to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at
any time.
CA
UT
IO
N
With FOX ONE, you can :
■
Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds,
CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.
■
Monitor hardware temperatures, voltages, frequencies and fan speeds.
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!
Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping
features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable, it
also means the feature is supported.
■
Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.
■
Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■
Windows 2000
■
■
Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX ONE :
CA
UT
IO
N
The very first time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent
Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed
and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your
CPU clock based on your current system loading.
!
Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU
clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will
take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit
FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.
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1. Main Page
Show CPU
Information
Toolbar
Alert Lamp
Switch Button
Skin Button
Exit
Homepage
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy state, the alert lamp color is green. When the system is
in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller
information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any
place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.
Exit FOX ONE
Click here to go back to
FOX ONE full screen
Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray
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Minimum
Configuration
Skin Button
There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels provided. Click this button, you
can select your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).
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Click the new skin
picture to select
the new skin
Apply the changes
Cancel the changes
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower
right corner of your screen.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Configuration
This menu allows you to configure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to define the interval of which different messages of system settings are to
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be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.
2). Simple Mode :
To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple
Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one
by one in Simple Mode.
3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional)
This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes
to proceed. The FOX ONE calibration process will apply different loadings to
your CPU, record PWM IC voltage together with the CPU clock running at these
loadings, so it can define and estimate within a particular range of system loading,
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what the CPU clock should be.
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Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.
Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now.
Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU
Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock
according to your system loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data
Mining...etc.)
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2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance
level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can
be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves.
Go to CPU page
Adjust by manual
Press Auto button to let FOX
ONE check the highest CPU
clock you can use.
Reset the
changes
FIS Features :
Apply the
Select the different changes
benchmarks
A message informs you to
push RESET button later if
the system hangs finally.
Click Yes to continue.
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Manual :
You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
Auto :
Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use. System
will raise the CPU clock step by step until it hangs, you can then push the RESET
button on your PC panel to restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE
again, it will display a recommended highest CPU clock for you, click <Yes> to apply it.
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You can see the system is
raising CPU clock until the
system hangs.
Push RESET button on the
front panel of your system to
restart the computer.
Run FOX ONE program
again, it will inform you
the previous test found
that 255MHz is the
recommended CPU clock for
your system.
Click Yes to apply it to your
system.
Now, your system is running
at a CPU clock of 255MHz.
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FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)
Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your
CPU clock rate based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power
Gaming, CPU clock will be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy
Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum. The four benchmarks - Power
Gaming, Data Mining, Office and Energy Saving, the references of their system
loading were calculated and defined in the FIS Calibration option of Configuration
menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system
loading.
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3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual.
Go to Freq. page
Close this page
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
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4. Limit Setting
4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature
This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
Go to Limit Setting
page
Show current CPU
temperature value
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Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of the CPU
temperature
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature
This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
Show current system
temperature value
Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is
higher than high limit
value
Show current high
limit value of system
temperature
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan
This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the CPU fan runs
slower than the low
limit rpm value
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan
This page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current system
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the system fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of system
fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
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Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan
4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan
This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current FAN1
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the FAN1 fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
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Show current low limit
rpm value of FAN1 fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional)
This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage
manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is
0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step.
Go to Voltage page
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
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6. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual.
When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system.
Go to Fan page
Enable or disable
smart fan function
Apply the changes
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4
Set fan speed by
dragging the lever
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by
local or online.
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Supporting Operating Systems :
■
Windows 2000
■
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX LiveUpdate :
1. Local Update
1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
Minimum
Link to website
Exit
Show current
BIOS information
Toolbar
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1-2 Local Update - Backup
This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a file name, then
click “Save” to finish the backup operation. The extension of this backup file is ".BIN" for Award
BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP
and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory
which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.
Key in a BIOS name
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Click here
1-3 Local Update - Update
CA
UT
ION
This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local file. After click “Update”, An alert message
will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to confirm. A setup wizard
will guide you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. You must remember from which
directory to load your new BIOS file (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI
BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.
!
FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be
enabled in the "Configure-System" setup. Please refer to "Configure-System" section
for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup
file name will be automatically generated. It is hard to find it out from a backup directory,
and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup file
to find it out and write its name down to remember it.
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2. Online Update
2-1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
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Current information
Search new BIOS
from Internet
Select BIOS to update
Browse detailed
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
2-2 Online Update - Update Driver
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers
from Internet
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Select the driver to update
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
drivers
Close the window
2-3 Online Update - Update Utility
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities
from Internet
2-4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search all new BIOS/
drivers/utilities from
Internet
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This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from
Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
3. Configure
3-1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, Fox
LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a
message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.
Click here
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Set auto
search options
Select search
which kind of
versions
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
Double click the icon on the system bar, you can see the detailed information.
Double click here
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3-2 Configure - System
This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the Fox LiveUpdate
utility.
Click here
Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS
Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can
auto run when the system starts up
Apply the changes
3-3 Configure - Advance
This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot
Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous
and without any interruption.
Click here
Select which BIOS ROM
to flash(Only available to
Motherboard with backup
BIOS ROM )
Select to flash Boot Block
Select to clear CMOS
CA
UT
IO
N
Apply the changes
!
Reset to default value
We recommend that you should better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any
damage.
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Select different skin
of the software
Reset to default value
4. About & Help
This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.
Click here
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Show information about
FOX LiveUpdate
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FOX LOGO
FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time
Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On
Self-Test).
You can prepare a bitmap image (640x480) file, then use FOX LOGO to open it and
change the boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS
"Full Screen LOGO Show" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu.
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Supporting Operating Systems :
■
Windows 2000
■
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX LOGO:
Main Page
Main screen
Exit
Backup
Minimize
Change
Website
About
Delete
NING
AR
!
W
When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will flash BIOS file automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,
or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.
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FOX DMI
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FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data
formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump.
With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■
Windows 2000
■
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX DMI:
Please operate this utility as the comments shows.
Click here to select
the type you want
to view.
Click here to select
the DMI Data format
you need
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